The purpose of this report is to seek Member approval for a draft Capital Programme for the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) period 2018/19 to 2021/22 to facilitate effective financial management and planning.

That the Capital Programme for 2018/19 to 2021/22 be approved for consultation with the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, residents, local businesses and other interested parties.

The Executive considered a report from the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources that set out the proposed Capital Programme for the Medium Term Financial Plan period 2018/19 to 2021/22.  The proposed Capital Programme would continue to support the following significant schemes:

·         New School Places

·         M1/A421 Junction 13 – Milton Keynes Magna Park

·         M1/A6 Link Road

·         Highways Structural Maintenance

·         Dunstable Leisure Centre and Library

·         IT Digitisation

·         Purchase of Waste Fleet

·         Integrated Health and Care Hubs in Biggleswade and Dunstable.

The Executive Member moved an amendment to the recommendation to clarify that the consultation would include residents and local businesses, as well as scrutiny and other interested parties.  This was duly seconded.

Reason for decision:  To enable consultation on the draft Capital Programme 2018/19 – 2021/22, prior to recommendations being made by the Executive on 6 February 2018 to Council on 22 February 2018.

RESOLVED

that the Capital Programme for 2018/19 to 2021/22 be approved for consultation with the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, residents, local businesses and other interested parties.

The decision was unanimous.